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AO02 XZW

2002 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,480 mi
Last recorded155,480 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Escort88,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XZW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 155,480 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT NEAR SIDE TYRE IS WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

NEAR SIDE SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH IS PEELING SLIGHTLY

NEAR SIDE WING MIRROR GLASS IS CRACKED

REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Pass 25 Jun 2013 149,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 149,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 148,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 23 May 2013 148,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

imbalance on rear srvice brakes ,suggest inspection

n/s outer sill has surface corrosion

o/s and n/s rear [front] leaf spring attacchment bracket have heavy corrosion

Fail 9 May 2013 148,188 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

imbalance on rear srvice brakes ,suggest inspection

n/s outer sill has surface corrosion

o/s and n/s rear [front] leaf spring attacchment bracket have heavy corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 137,234 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 137,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 126,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 126,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 111,528 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 111,528 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 102,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,503 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 87,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,171 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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AO02 XZW is a 2002 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 88,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 XZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO02 XZW is a 2002 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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